The Long Run - Spring Forward
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The Long Run - Spring Forward
The Long Run - Spring Forward is a trail event at Jacobsburg State Park that uses a give-or-take 5 mile loop of single track and gravel trails with approximately 450 feet of elevation change. The start and finish are at the Equestrian Parking Lot and the course for this edition is run counterclockwise.
Participants choose one of three event formats and may run, hike, or walk. For the timed events, each completed lap counts only if it is finished before the applicable 3 hour or 6 hour cutoff. The event is spectator friendly and allows support crews at the start/finish area.
Distances
- 5 mile loop
- 3 Hour event, complete as many loops as possible
- 6 Hour event, complete as many loops as possible
A Kids Hill Climb offers a short out-and-back from the start line where children collect Easter eggs at a turnaround and on the uphill return; children of registered participants may enter without an additional fee. There is no official timing or awards for the kids event.
All finishers receive a race finisher pin. Sustainable medals are awarded to the top three male, female, and non-binary finishers.
This is a cupless, self-supported event. Participants must provide their own hydration; coolers will be available to refill bottles. Runners in the 3 hour and 6 hour events may use a personal aid bin smaller than 30 gallons near the start/finish. The event adds a one dollar registration charge to offset personal travel carbon emissions and accepts donations for local and national charities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
